For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Highway Maintenance Workers are certified by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to operate a variety of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment in order to restore and maintain the integrity of roadway surfaces; maintain roadside slopes, shoulders, culverts and ditches to restore drainage and prevent erosion; and repair or replace related roadway appurtenances such as guardrails, markers, guide posts and fences.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

This position is located within District I, geographical area of Tonopah on Crew 171. Incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair; winter maintenance, including snow plow operation and anti-icing activities; and assistance in emergency operations. The hours for these positions are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. These positions may require working in inclement weather. ***THIS IS THE CONTINUING TRAINEE LEVEL, AND INCUMBENTS MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER ONE YEAR OF BEING CERTIFIED AS A FULLY TRAINED OPERATOR OF COMPLEX OR SPECIALIZED HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT AS DESIGNATED BY NDOT, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.***
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One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work; OR one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service.

Special Requirements

This position requires an applicant be at least 18 years of age upon application. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required.

This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours for this position are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts.

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A Class A commercial driver's license, including appropriate endorsements will be required within six months of appointment.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.

Additional Position Experience

This position is located in Tonopah, Nevada.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.